Volume 29, Issue 156, February 2025

Oncocytoma of the lacrimal gland- a rare nodular lesion: A literature review

Jagoda Saniuk¹, Aleksandra Anioła^2♦, Klaudia Romejko¹, Sandra Sienkiewicz¹, Justyna Rajczyk¹

¹Voivodeship Hospital in Poznań, Juraszów 7/19, 60-479 Poznań, Poland
²University Clinical Hospital in Poznań, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland

^♦Corresponding Author
University Clinical Hospital in Poznań, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland

ABSTRACT

Oncocytoma is a benign neoplasm derived from epithelial cells. It localizes in many different organs, such as the kidney, pancreas, thyroid, and respiratory tract. It can also occur within the ocular area. The following paper presents a literature review of lacrimal gland oncocytoma. This neoplasm in this location is extremely rare, with several cases described to date. This tumor occurs mainly in adults, although some cases described in children also exist. Often, the course is asymptomatic, but it can also lead to pain, swelling, or visual disturbances. Slow growth is characteristic. Differential diagnosis and exclusion of other neoplastic lesions are essential. Histopathological examination can confirm the diagnosis, while imaging tests can determine the extent of the tumor. Management relies on surgical excision of the lesion. Follow-up of patients is necessary, although the recurrence rate is rare.

Keywords: Oncocytoma, lacrimal gland, nodular lesion, tumor, orbital oncocytoma

Medical Science, 2025, 29, e38ms3542

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v29i156.e38ms3542

Published: 18 February 2025